Dolores Vicioso – Page 13

After the torrential rains that fell since the early start of Wednesday, 8 April 2026, caught people in Greater Santo Domingo by surprise, Indomet director Gloria Ceballos personally warned everyone more rains were on the way for the weekend. Last Wednesday, 8 April 2026, heavy rains associated with a trough and a frontal system resulted …

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In recent years, the capital city government has stepped up the permits granted for high rises. City residents have seen how apartment buildings have been authorized where there were single family homes in prime residential and commercial areas such as Piantini, Evaristo Morales and Naco. Lack of parking, size of streets, drainage and water supply …

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In the face of current events in the Middle East, where Iran threatens the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and where oil prices are dancing above US$100 a barrel, President Luis Abinader has called for wide-reaching meetings with government officials, unions, and business all together. Minister of the Presidency Jose Ignacio Paliza told reporters …

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As it has done for many decades, the meteorologists at Colorado State University have issued their first forecast for the 2026 Hurricane Season. The CSU Tropical Weather Department says that 2026 will be slightly less active, with 13 named storms, six hurricanes and two major hurricanes of Category 3 or stronger. This is slightly below …

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The ubiquitous “cedula” is the personal ID card that every Dominican over the age of 16, as well as every person with legal residence in the Dominican Republic must have for the tasks of daily life. Bank accounts, cell phone accounts, travel and business all require at some moment the presentation of the cedula. The …

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The Dominican Republic has been selected as the winner of the international “Country CureAll 2026” award, a recognition granted jointly by the World Health Organization (WHO) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in the United States. The announcement, made on 12 April 2026, highlights the country’s significant progress in improving pediatric cancer care and survival …

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A high-level trade mission comprising 15 Puerto Rican companies is visiting from 13 to 17 April 2026. The delegation seeks to secure new investment opportunities and establish strategic partnerships with local firms to market Puerto Rican goods and services while positioning the “Island of Enchantment” as a prime destination for Dominican investment capital. ProDominicana indicates …

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The Ministry of Education and the Dominican Journalists Guild (CDP) announced on 6 April 2026 that Aníbal de Castro had been selected as the winner of the 2026 National Journalism Award. The jury, which evaluated 36 candidates, cited his 50-year career marked by ethical rigor and a “critical, analytical” approach to communication. De Castro began …

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The Santo Domingo Cathedral choir performed on Sunday, 13 April 2026 in honor of the 236 who died in the collapse of the JetSet Club roof on 8 April 2026. The mass was held to commemorate the anniversary of the tragedy that shook the nation. Siblings Antonio and Maribel Espaillat are the main accused of …

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